Line of succession to the Mughal throne

Mirza (/ˈmɜːrzə/ or /mɪərˈzɑː/; Persian: میرزا‎‎) is a name of Persian origin. It is commonly used as a surname or prefix to identify patriarchal lineage.

It is derived from a historical title of Persian origin (Mīrzā), denoting the rank of a royal prince, high nobleman, or a military commander equivalent to a nobleman. It is usually defined in English as Prince of the Blood.

Specifically, it was used as a title by and today signifies a patriarchal lineage to the various Persian Empires, Turkish Ottoman Empire, the Shirvanshahs and Circassians of the Caucasus, Mughals / Moguls or Muslim Rajputs of the Indian Subcontinent. It was also a title bestowed upon members of the highest aristocracies in Tatar states, such as the Khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan.